Tag: polity current affairs
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MERCY PETITION
Important for: UPSC and State PCS exams Prelims: President, Powers of PresidentMains: General Studies Paper 2 Why in news? President Droupadi Murmu has declined the mercy petition of Mohammed Arif, convicted for the 22 December, 2000 terrorist attack at the Red Fort, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two Army jawans. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/red-fort-case-standards-for-awarding-death-presidents-mercy-power-9391493/…
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Custodial Death
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Judiciary; e-governance; Transparency & accountability; Role of civil services in democracy News Of Custodial Death: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of 5 UP cops in 2006 ‘custodial torture’ case Custodial torture is the infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering on a person who is in the custody…
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Role & Powers of Governor- Doctrine of Pleasure
Important for Prelims: Indian polity Mains: General Studies II; Centre State Relations; Appointment of governors Qualification Conventions that have developed while appointing a governor Conditions of the governor’s office Immunity Term of governor’s office Practice Questions for Prelims The Governor exercises his constitutional or situational discretion when1. Exercising his functions as the administrator of the adjoining…
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Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994
Context: Grey areas in law banning prenatal sex determination need fixing, says HC Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Provisions: Concerns Raised by the Delhi High Court :- Powers of Investigation and Arrest: Low Rate of Conviction: Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know…
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Exercise Ajeya Warrior
Context: 7th edition of Ex. Ajeya Warrior took place recently. Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Scope Objectives and Importance Prelims Question for Practice Consider the following statements:1. Te joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior- 23 recently held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand in October 2021.2. It is held between India & UK3. Soldiers of the…
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Reservation Law in Jobs
Context: Haryana slips as investment drops amid worries over law reserving jobs for locals Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Similar Attempts in other States: Pros: Cons: Mains Question for Practice How does the Indian Constitution’s definition of India as a single nation and the right to equality clash with reservations in local…
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Institutions of Eminence Scheme (IOE)
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: For private campuses, Institution of Eminence tag gift-wrapped in red tape. Private campuses get no money under IOE scheme but are promised significant autonomy — that’s only on paper. Eligibility: Benefits: Issues with the scheme: Practice Questions for Prelims . Consider the following statements regarding ‘Institute…
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